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Small group tours allow you to travel with likeminded travellers, and with a maximum group size of 24, you'll have the opportunity for a more in depth and intimate touring experience. Visit places that larger coach groups can't, stay in boutique accommodation, immerse yourself in the culture, and enjoy authentic local interaction. Get off the beaten track and truly under the skin of a destination.

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Ultimate Top of the South Island

11 Days Christchurch to Christchurch

Operator: Grand Pacific Tours

From 7,003

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Classic Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

12 Days Tokyo to Kyoto

Operator: Cosmos

From 5,487

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Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach

19 Days Auckland to Christchurch

Operator: Grand Pacific Tours

From 11,409

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Ultimate South Island

10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch

Operator: Grand Pacific Tours

From 6,157

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Collette

(43) Reviews

At Collette, we consider everyone who travels with us to be our personal guest. Every moment matters to us because we know it matters to you. This may...more

Tours44

Budget:Premium

Accommodation:4 Star

Insight Vacations

(559) Reviews

At Insight Vacations we have been creating magical travel experiences for over 40 years, showcasing the most outstanding destinations and curated experiences...more

Tours154

Budget:Premium

Accommodation:4 - 4.5 Star

Contiki

(75) Reviews

Contiki are the world leaders in travel experiences for 18-35’s. We exist to connect young travellers to the time of their lives. We believe in real experiences...more

Tours37

Budget:Affordable

Accommodation:Mixed

Discover Special small group tour experiences and highlights

Hike the Inca Trail

Join a small group adventure and follow in the footsteps of the Incas along stunning, albeit gruelling, mountain passes peppered with impressive archaeological ruins.

A Recipe for Intimate Italy

Bypass the autostradas and travel the country roads of Tuscany or the Amalfi Coast and learn to cook delicious family recipes in the kitchens that perfected them.

Safari in Africa

Enjoy game drives in dedicated small vehicles, stay in intimate camps or boutique luxury lodges, and be moved by special wildlife encounters made possible on a small group safari.

4WD Outback Australia

Take a small group adventure across the vast lands of Australia, staying in wilderness lodges, venturing to remote regions often inaccessible to traditionally larger coaches, and learning from local Indigenous guides.

Stay with the Locals

From the hilltribes of Northern Thailand and the reindeer herders of remote Russia, to the Ger Camps of Mongolia and a homestay on the banks of Lake Titicaca, you’ll get a unique insight into different cultures.

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Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their small group touring experiences

Ultimate North Island Colin, QLD, Australia, May 2024

This was our third coach trip with Grand Pacific having previously done both Islands on what was then called the mid range tour. Last year we completed the Ultimate Tour of the South Island and followed with the Ultimate Tour of the North Island this year. We have nothing but good to say in relation to our trips with Grand Pacific and would highly ...read more

Excellent tour exploring Normandy Tarnya and David, NSW, Australia, May 2024

Fantastic tour guide, great hotel 4 nights in Bayeux, good amount of time visiting each town. Highlight was Mont St Michel! Very professional driver too. Would recommend this tour.

Slick and Good Attention to Detail John and Yvonne, QLD, Australia, May 2024

Thanks Intrepid. Booking with a company we had never used before we were slightly concerned at the lack of (tiny) details (prior to the trip), but true to our agent at Global Journeys, Hannah and Intrepid made it all look easy. I know what it's like wrangling parties of 10 or more (like herding fleas), but our group was always on time for meet ups, ...read more

Great Trip & Value fior Money Gary and Judy, VIC, Australia, May 2024

This trip was quite a pacey one. Well organised and filled with lots of interactive activities. The sushi & noodle making classes were most enjoyable together with calligraphy classes, paper making and visits to sumo exhibition, samurai & tea making exhibitions. So much to see and do. The people in Japan are very welcoming and the tour guide was very
knowledgable, ...read more

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27 May, 2024
Türkiye: In the Footsteps of History
Türkiye, a land of legends and heroes, invites adventurers and history enthusiasts alike to explore its storied landscapes and uncover the mysteries of its past. From the legendary city of Troy to the shores Gallipoli, where modern heroes fought amidst echoes of ancient valour, Türkiye offers...

23 April, 2024
Bulgaria's Hidden Treasures
Situated at the crossroads of Europe and the Balkans, Bulgaria is a hidden treasure just waiting to be discovered. The history of this enchanting Eastern European country is one that spans from the ancient Thracian civilisations to the magnificence of the Bulgarian Empire. The region beckons...

19 January, 2023
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07 December, 2022
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Your APT Crew & 4WD VehicleFrom the moment you join the tour, your friendly crew are on hand to ensure your comfort, take care of all arrangements, answer questions and provide a friendly face. Your Driver-Guide is a highly trained industry professional, committed to making your adventure...